![]() “Her enthusiasm has never waned.”Įhredt was chosen to run alongside Dave McGillivray, famed cross-country runner and current race director of the Boston Athletic Association, at this year’s Marathon.Ĭoral Darby, who met and worked with Wright through Hyland's, said that within moments of meeting Wright, she was “awestruck.” “What helps Carol is her discipline, her consistency and her ability to listen,” Ehredt said. Because, for Wright, “every day is a good day and every marathon is a good marathon.” “Whether you are age 70 or 7, you are never too old to start and you are never too old to stop running.”Įhredt, who has nine Boston Marathons under his belt, said he never looks at Wright’s age as a hindrance. “Your body doesn’t really know any different - it just knows it's running,” he said. He helped me stay accountable.”Įhredt, who ran across America in 20, stopping every mile to plant a flag in remembrance of a fallen soldier in Iraq and Afghanistan, said “miles are just miles - whether you are young or old.” “He met me at the track to do speed work and taught me how to do uphill training and recovery. Then we went to eight minutes running and walking two,” Wright said. “When we first started, Mike had me running four minutes, and walking one. By checking in with Wright weekly and assigning training exercises, the elite and ultra-distance runner was able to teach Wright how to achieve her goal of becoming a marathon runner. Mike Ehredt an ambassador, coach, and healer with Hyland’s, a homeopathic product company, is Wright’s coach. ![]() The late-in-life athlete, who began her running career at 70, trains five days a week to prepare for the Boston Marathon, but also other races across the country. ![]() Wright’s dedication to running the Marathon doesn’t begin and end on game day. ![]() Photos: 41st Johnny Kelley Road Race held in honor of the late legendary marathoner 'You are never too old to start' Kelley ran his last full Boston Marathon when he was 84. “I feel associated with him in a way and it feels good to know so much of his history and remember a man who is known for completing in 61 Boston Marathons.” “I read his book ‘Young at Heart,’ before every Boston Marathon for inspiration,” Wright said. The trek is followed by a visit to Quivet Neck Cemetery in East Dennis, where Kelleyis buried. “But I know that if you want it bad enough, you’ll figure out a way to do it.” Paying respects on the CapeĪ big part of running the race for Wright - who competed against 11 other women in the 2021 age group category - is coming to Cape Cod afterward to pay respect to Johnny Kelley, who is often known “as the Marathon Man,” Wright said.Įvery year, Wright and her family, including her cousin Pam Eaton, a 30-year Cape resident, walk through Johnny Kelley Recreational Park in Dennis. “I think I can be an inspiration because many people say I’m too old to run,” Wright said. We comply with the Federal Trade Commission 1998 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).2021 Boston Marathon: Cape and Islands runners grateful to get back on track The 4-H Name and Emblem have special protections from Congress, protected by code 18 USC 707. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned. This information is for educational purposes only. ![]() Quentin Tyler, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 48824. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. ![]()
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